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Subtract 70/15 from 14/32

1^st number: 14/32, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

14/32 - 70/15 is -203/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 15 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   70/15 = 70 × 32/15 × 32 = 2240/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/480 - 2240/480 = 210 - 2240/480 = -2030/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -203/48

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